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Registered Nurse

Provide patient care, administer treatment, and support clinical teams.

payments Avg: R35,000

description Overview

Registered Nurses work in hospitals, clinics, and community health settings. In South Africa this may include public sector facilities, private hospitals, and occupational health services.

**A Day in the Life:**
Patient observations, medication rounds, wound care, documentation, and coordinating with doctors and allied health professionals.

schedule A Day in the Life

07:00

Handover and ward round prep

08:00

Vitals, meds, and patient care

12:00

Documentation and care coordination

15:00

Admissions, discharges, and family updates

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Enrolled Nurse

0-2

Step 2

Registered Nurse

2-6

Step 3

Senior Nurse / Unit Manager

6-10

Step 4

Nursing Service Manager

10+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 22,000 - R 60,000

Soft Skills

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Technical Skills

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